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Korkie-boek binnekort op winkelrakke
Dit was gister presies twee jaar gelede wat die Bloemfonteinse weduwee, Yolandé Korkie, in Jemen as gyselaar deur Al-Kaïda vrygelaat is. Haar man, Pierre Korkie, ‘n gewese onderwyser van Grey-kollege in die Rosestad, is steeds as gyselaar aangehou nadat hulle in 2013 in die stad Taiz, ontvoer is. Die egpaar…
Abathembu royal household unaware of Dalindyebo's hospitalisation
The Abathembu royal household says it is unaware that its recently imprisoned king, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is in hospital. Dalindyebo was admitted to a private hospital in East London on Friday night after going on a hunger strike. He is serving a 12-year sentence for assault with intent to cause grievous…
"Operation Hydrate" to deliver 1 million litres of water by week's end
"Operation Hydrate" says it hopes to deliver over a million litres of drinking water to drought-stricken areas by the end of next week, in a bid to help South Africans affected by severe water shortages. In a statement on Facebook yesterday, coordinator, Yaseen Theba, saids some 350 000 litres of…
Education consultant welcomes plans for new three-tiered school system
An education consultant has welcomed plans by the Department of Basic Education to introduce a new three-tiered school system from next year. According to the City Press, the system is aimed having at least 60% of school learners acquire technical qualifications and hopefully become artisans and engineers among other similar…
NC man to appear for illegal possession of human body parts
A Northern Cape man is expected to appear in court today in connection with the illegal possession of human body parts. The 27-year-old man from Bathlaros was arrested on Friday afternoon after a tip-off from a community member. Police spokesperson, Mohale Ramatseba said the body parts, which include a heart…
Returning holidaymakers warned to obey road rules
Free State MEC for Police, Roads and Transport, Butana Komphela has warned South Africans who are returning home from holidays this weekend to respect and obey the rules of the road. With schools set to reopen on Wednesday and many people returning to work next week, roads across the country…
Sexual harassment case opened against ANC's Marius Fransman
Police in North West have confirmed that a sexual harassment case has been opened against ANC Western Cape chairperson Marius Fransman. Spokesperson, Sabata Mokgwabone says details of the case cannot be disclosed to allow for the investigations to continue. He says no arrest has been made. ANC national spokesperson, Zizi…
WHO declares the end of Ebola virus transmission in Guinea
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the end of Ebola virus transmission in the Republic of Guinea. Forty-two days have passed since the last person confirmed to have Ebola tested negative for the second time. Guinea now enters a 90-day period of heightened surveillance to ensure that any new…
Graan SA sê boere moet vasbyt
Bloemfontein - Graan SA het ‘n boodskap van hoop uitgestuur aan moedelose boere wat swaar gebuk gaan onder droogtetoestande. Voorsitter, Louw Steytler, glo dit is vir talle boere in die sentrale deel van die land te laat om mielies aan te plant tensy milde reën nie gou voorkom nie. Volgens…
Agri role players hopeful drought will be broken
Agriculture role players remain hopeful that the drought will soon be broken by good rain. Grain SA Chairperson, Louw Steytler, told OFM News that the agriculture sector is currently facing numerous drought-related challenges. He however strongly believes that farmers can overcome any challenge they are facing.
Businesses and individuals helping drought stricken farmers
More and more businesses and individuals in drought stricken areas are launching initiatives and campaigns to try and assist farmers in need. Berné Liebenberg of Magnis Trucks Bloemfontein will be delivering bags of feed to small-scale farmers in and around Bloemfontein today. He says everyone is talking about the drought,…
Much-needed rain predicted for central SA
The South African Weather Service has predicted showers and thundershowers over the central and eastern parts of the country over the weekend. Phemelo Zonke from the Bloemfontein Weather office says there is a 60% chance of rain for Welkom and Kroonstad in the Free State going east towards Bethlehem and…
Body of FS medical student killed in Cuba to be sent home soon
The body of a Free State medical student, who was stabbed to death in Cuba, is expected to return home in about 10 days. Mbuti Twala, from QwaQwa, was a second-year medical student at the Latin American Medical School in Cuba. He was allegedly stabbed to death by three locals…
Tlokwe Municipality requested to use water sparingly
Residents of the Tlokwe Municipality in North West have been requested to use water sparingly, as the local reservoirs at Vyfhoek, Ventersdorp, Ikageng and Eersterandjies are currently at low levels. All four reservoirs are between 35% and 76% capacity. Tlokwe City Council spokesperson Willie Maphosa appealed to all residents to…
SA children detained in Saudi Arabia
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it's continuing to liaise with Saudi authorities over the detention of four South African children. It was reported earlier that the children of well-known businessman, Nazir Desai, had been detained in Saudi Arabia late last month. He has since appealed to President…
Nick Serfontein
Sernick Group Chairperson Nick Serfontein speaks about the benefits of owning the value chain.
*Omri van Zyl - farmers
Agri SA CEO Omri van Zyl explains that South African consumers have not really had to question the price and availability of food in the past because we have such good farmers.
Consumers been spoilt
South African consumers have been spoilt because our farmers are so good at what they do that we have not had to question the availability of food. This is according to Agri SA CEO Omri van Zyl. He says the impact of the current drought could be a shock to…
Top North West performer
Carel Coetzee from Potchefstroom Gimnasium has been announced top North West matric performer. He was honoured during a ceremony in Rustenburg this morning. Thelma Botha from Klerksdorp Hoërskool came in second followed by Victor Asiwe, from Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma in Potchefstroom. Coetzee achieved distinctions in all seven his subjects, with…
Gangsterism and violence affected matrics
Ongoing gangsterism and violence at schools in Heidedal in Bloemfontein and Botshabelo affected the performance of matriculants last year. Free State premier, Ace Magashule, says despite isolated incidents the province did well with a 81.6% pass rate. A record number of students sat for the exam and more than 9…